peddler
Peddler (noun) means a person who travels around selling small goods. Example: “A peddler used to come through the village selling pots and pans.”
How to use peddler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who goes around selling things, often in small amounts — historically goods, but the word extends to drug dealers and, loosely, spreaders of false claims.
Word forms
peddlers plural
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A _____ used to come through the village selling pots and pans.
Etymology
From Middle English peddere, an old word for a hawker or traveling seller of uncertain origin.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “peddler” mean?
The word “peddler” means a person who travels around selling small goods. In plain terms, someone who goes around selling things, often in small amounts — historically goods, but the word extends to drug dealers and, loosely, spreaders of false claims.
How do you pronounce “peddler”?
“Peddler” is pronounced PEHD-luh (/ˈpɛdlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “peddler” in a sentence?
Here is “peddler” used in a sentence: “A peddler used to come through the village selling pots and pans.”
What part of speech is “peddler”?
“Peddler” is a noun.
Where does the word “peddler” come from?
The word “peddler” comes from Middle English. From Middle English peddere, an old word for a hawker or traveling seller of uncertain origin.
How many meanings does “peddler” have?
“Peddler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who travels around selling small goods.